Learning From China

I’ve watched this assumption persist for years. China copies, scales what works, and struggles to innovate. The data no longer supports that view. In 2025, Chinese technology entered the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Global Innovation Index (GII) top 10 for the first time.  What matters more than the ranking is the shift it confirms.

Meituan-Dianping matters more in 2026 because local commerce competition now plays out at the level of trust quality, ranking credibility, and learning speed. China ended 2025 with 1.125 billion internet users, and generative AI usage climbed to 602 million people. That combination raises the bar for local platforms. Users expect faster recommendations, sharper relevance, and

The idea of a virtual health assistant once conjured images of chatbots offering generic advice. In China, however, digital health has evolved into a sophisticated ecosystem that combines artificial intelligence (AI), telemedicine, cloud infrastructure, and regulatory reforms. In 2025, the country’s health‑tech landscape has become one of the most vibrant and complex in the world. 

China’s service robotics sector has evolved from science fiction to real-world necessity. Across restaurants, hospitals, warehouses, and city streets, robots now perform tasks once handled by people—delivering meals, cleaning floors, or disinfecting hospital wards. The rise of the Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model has made this transformation accessible. Instead of large upfront purchases, even small firms can

China’s AI strategy is advancing at unprecedented speed, positioning the country as a frontrunner in the global race for artificial intelligence leadership. According to Morgan Stanley, China’s domestic AI market could reach $1.4 trillion by 2030, aligning with Beijing’s stated goal of becoming the world’s AI powerhouse. In 2024 alone, it accounted for 61.5% of

Loyalty matters more than ever in China. The country’s retail market hit over US$2 trillion in 2024, and shoppers now expect more than just products—they want good service, fair prices, and clear value for their time and money. China’s digital growth has made it easy for people to switch brands with just a few taps.